342 Townsend Road

Closed 9/17/20

Sold

Last Sold Price

$250,000

3 beds2 baths1,572 sqft$159/sqft

342 Townsend Rd, Baltimore, MD 21221

Single FamilyProperty Type

10,000 sq ftLot Size

1972Year Built

$159/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Stop the car honey! Look at that beautiful home! 80% of homes are bought at the curb. But, don't cheat yourself out of the rest of amenities this house offers. Absolutely, great landscaping, a driveway for 2-3 cars. Sits back off the main road for privacy. Let's walk around back, holy cow! Look at the size of that yard. Bring the soccer ball, bring the corn hole, bring the grill and there is still more room, large shade trees, and a huge beautifully constructed shed for all you gardening tools. Oh...Stop the car honey! Look at that beautiful home! 80% of homes are bought at the curb. But, don't cheat yourself out of the rest of amenities this house offers. Absolutely, great landscaping, a driveway for 2-3 cars. Sits back off the main road for privacy. Let's walk around back, holy cow! Look at the size of that yard. Bring the soccer ball, bring the corn hole, bring the grill and there is still more room, large shade trees, and a huge beautifully constructed shed for all you gardening tools. Oh yea the inside... Freshly painted , new carpet, eat-in-kitchen 3 bedrooms updated bath, this just can't get better. But, let's look downstairs.. Are you kidding me, wet bar, recessed lighting, full bath, washer,dryer. Outside exit. Can't get better.. Yes it can one year ahs warranty a gift to you from the sellers. Don't hesitate bring your pickiest buyers this home will not disappoint!

Listed by: Catherine L Balcar 443.253.0741 cathybalcar@comcast.net • Cummings & Co. Realtors

Listing closed: 09/17/2020 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: MDBC502572

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Property Information for 342 Townsend Road

Property Details

Taxes: $3,036 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Baltimore County
Tax ID Number: 04151508652000
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Ranch/Rambler
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: No
Garage: No
Subdivision: ESSEX
Subdivision: ESSEX (BALTIMORE MD)
Legal Subdivision: BACK RIVER HIGHLANDS
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,072.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT: 500.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: 572.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT: 1,072.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
New Construction: No

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1972
Lot Size: 0.23 AC / 10,000 SF

Location

In City Limits: No
School District Name: BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School District County ID: 121140087473
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
County: BALTIMORE

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: No
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

Property Manager Y/N: No
Senior Community: No

Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2019
Tax Assessed Value: $197,400

Year Assessed: 2020
County Tax: $2,217
Improvement Assessed Value: $122,400
Land Assessed Value: $75,000
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 010
Section: E
Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Tax Lot: 76
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No

Lease Information

Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1

All Lower Levels

# Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
# Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1

Lower Level 1

# Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
# Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 2
Stories: Lower 1, Main

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Length: 13.0

Room Width: 11.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet

Room 2

Room Type: Bathroom 2
Room Length: 11.0

Room Width: 9.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s)

Room 3

Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Length: 11.0

Room Width: 9.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet

Room 4

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 12.0

Room Width: 8.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Breakfast Room, Countertop(s) - Granite, Flooring - Laminated, Kitchen - Eat-in, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Pantry

Room 5

Room Type: Living Room
Room Length: 15.0

Room Width: 13.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Crown Molding, Flooring - Carpet

Room 6

Room Type: Family Room
Room Length: 18.0

Room Width: 17.0
Room Level: Lower 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Basement - Finished, Flooring - Laminated, Flooring - Carpet, Wet Bar

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,572.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,572.00
Total SQFT: 2,144.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Asbestos, Stone
Roof: Asphalt
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3042/4020/6959/304240206959_512_384_WM_QRJ8xItRNEhDIumh.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
Flooring Type: Carpet, Laminated
Basement Type: Daylight, Partial, Connecting Stairway, Fully Finished, Heated, Improved, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Space For Rooms, Sump Pump, Walkout Stairs, Windows, Other
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Main Level-3, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 1.00 x

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Parcel ID: 11869810
Ground Rent Exists: No

Parking

Type Of Parking: Driveway, Off Street, On Street

Interior Features

Interior Features: Bar, Attic, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Recessed Lighting
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Washer

Accessibility Features: None
Window Features: Screens

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Outbuilding(s), Street Lights
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)

Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Utilities: Cable TV
Heating: Yes

Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Harford County Association of REALTORS

Property History for 342 Townsend Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Sep 19, 2020	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #684768469	$250,000	-0.2% / yr
Sep 17, 2020	Closed BRIGHT #MDBC502572	$250,000	—
Aug 12, 2020	Pending BRIGHT #MDBC502572		—
Aug 7, 2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBC502572	$244,900	—
Jan 6, 2008	Closed BRIGHT #MDBC111540	$255,000	—
Dec 28, 2007	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #232317948	$255,000	—
Dec 4, 2007	Pending BRIGHT #MDBC111540		—
May 31, 2007	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBC111540	$310,000	—
May 28, 2007	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDBC371444		—
Mar 25, 2007	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBC371444	$305,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
09/19/2020	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #684768469	$250,000 -0.2% / yr
09/17/2020	Closed BRIGHT #MDBC502572	$250,000
08/12/2020	Pending BRIGHT #MDBC502572	—
08/07/2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBC502572	$244,900
01/06/2008	Closed BRIGHT #MDBC111540	$255,000
12/28/2007	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #232317948	$255,000
12/04/2007	Pending BRIGHT #MDBC111540	—
05/31/2007	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBC111540	$310,000
05/28/2007	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDBC371444	—
03/25/2007	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBC371444	$305,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 342 Townsend Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$4,251 ($354 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,572 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,072 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt500 SqFtStories1Lot Size10,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1972CountyBALTIMOREAPN15-1508652000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 342 Townsend Road

This home is within Baltimore County Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
6/10	Essex Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.2 mi
3/10	Stemmers Run Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.4 mi
2/10	Kenwood High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.4 mi
10/10	Eastern Technical High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	1.0 mi
2/10	Rosedale Center	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	1.6 mi
NR	Battle Monument School	Public - Choice school	PK to 12	2.6 mi


Rating	School	Distance
6/10	Essex Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.2 mi
3/10	Stemmers Run Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.4 mi
2/10	Kenwood High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.4 mi
10/10	Eastern Technical High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	1.0 mi
2/10	Rosedale Center Public9 to 12 Choice school	1.6 mi
NR	Battle Monument School PublicPK to 12 Choice school	2.6 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 342 Townsend Road, Baltimore, MD 21221	$250,000	3	2	1,572	10,000
340 Townsend Road, Baltimore, MD 21221	–	–	1	1,342	10,000
338 Townsend Road, Essex, MD 21221	$188,000	–	1	1,248	10,000
338 Townsend Road, Unit H, Baltimore, MD 21221	$144,900	–	2	1,512	10,000
344 Townsend Road, Baltimore, MD 21221	–	–	1	1,668	10,000
343 Townsend Road, Baltimore, MD 21221	$220,000	–	2	1,120	10,000
346 Townsend Road, Baltimore, MD 21221	$160,000	3	2	–	10,000
345 Townsend Road, Essex, MD 21221	$389,000	3	3	1,304	10,000
336 Townsend Road, Baltimore, MD 21221	$130,000	–	1	1,170	10,000
347 Townsend Road, Baltimore, MD 21221	–	–	1	1,745	10,000
349 Townsend Road, Baltimore, MD 21221	–	–	1	1,142	10,000
348 Townsend Road, Baltimore, MD 21221	$350,000	3	3	1,256	10,000
350 Townsend Road, Baltimore, MD 21221	–	–	2	2,232	10,000
339 Townsend Road, Essex, MD 21221	–	–	1.5	1,681	10,000
337 Townsend Road, Unit A, Baltimore, MD 21221	$105,000	–	2	1,377	10,000
337 Townsend Road, Baltimore, MD 21221	$222,100	4	2	1,677	10,000

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